Get To You

from Mean Times by The Argyles

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A pocketful of transfers, I'm searching for answers
God I hope it isn't true
But this line has got me reeling, staring at the ceiling
Waiting for the bus to move

And the toothbrush in my bag rubs up on a letter that I wrote
I was staying for the weekend or coming home this evening
Depending on the one that I chose

A mile and a half, then, Belle and Sebastian
"The boy with the Arab strap"
Looking for distractions, doubting my reactions
Holding tight the bag in my lap

All the time since we've met, you've only been to my place once
Am I making too much fuss for all the time spent on the bus when it has
Only been a couple of months?

This and more I thought, and I don't know what to do
'Cause it takes me way too long to get to you

Scratching her elbow, she looks out the window
God I hope he doesn't come
Poking at my feelings, searching them for meaning
Shouldn't we be having fun?

And the thought of what she's done has been scaring her all week
"If I can't be what he wanted then why's he so undaunted?
I just can't face another critique"

What you doin' uptown, Velvet Underground
"I'm waiting for my man"
So much hesitation, but stuck in the station
Knitting and unknitting her hands

And she knows what must be done but it's making her feel weak:
"So quick to make a theory but he never seems to hear me
No matter how plainly I speak"

This and more you thought, but you can't make me see
'Cause it takes you way too long to get to me

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from Mean Times, released June 26, 2012
Greg McLeod - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Percussion

Written by Greg McLeod
Recorded and Produced by Greg McLeod

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The Argyles Montréal, Québec

The Argyles are an energetic rock band from Montreal raging at the hazards of life and love as thoughtful and polite young men.

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